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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.44, 911.40 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.44, 911.40 and 365.70 is: 504.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.44 : 911.40 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.44/911.40 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.44x = 911.40 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.44x = 333,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,298.98/660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.67

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